January 9, 2010

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f/1.4
ISO: 100

Another reflection (cheat)

OK, so it was a long drive from Minnesota to Ohio, and I didn't have a chance to take any photographs today - so here is another reflection shot from yesterday. It's the inside of the Gonda building of the Mayo Clinic. The architecture here was beautiful, and so I picked a few lines and curves that I liked, and included a reflection of the outside on the glass wall.

It's been a very long week, and I am ready to chill! Not to mention, I am having a lot of difficulty without my computer, and it's very frustrating not having the tools that I need (including a mouse). I hope to get back in the game here soon with a new computer!

January 8, 2010

1/60s

f/6.3

ISO: 100

TGIF - my weekend reflection

OK, I am completely lost now without my computer. I've been trying to pick out a daily photo from my camera for over 2 hours now. I was focusing on a reflection theme today - since it is weekend reflection time.... Lots of great reflection photos. HOWEVER, since I am without a computer, I am limited to what I can work with - and how. Now I am frustrated, so this is what I picked for today.

My last day here at the Mayo Clinic. While it was a physically uncomfortable time for me, I am almost sad to go. I had a phenomal experience - It was a once-in-a-lifetime chance for world-renound healthcare, and I got to consult with some of the best doctors in the world, and was exposed to some of the most cutting edge technology in medical research and education.

Today was the first day that the wind and snow wasn't blowing sideways and the sun came out to allow for some beautiful reflection shots. I have some great reflections, however, I don't have the patience or the means to get them on my page. They say that tonight it will be 15 below zero. I don't know if the car will start tomorrow... but I am staying warm in my habitrail, and will be hitting the road with a new direction first thing in the morning.

*This reflection is inspired by Weekend Reflections thanks to James at Newtown Area Photo

January 7, 2010

1/50s
f/1.4
ISO: 200

A place of worship - inside the labyrinth

The labyrinth is a metaphor for the journey to your deepest self and back out into the world with a better understanding of who you are. This place of worship exists in one of the buildings of the Mayo Clinic. I stopped in for a prayer and to follow the labyrinth after my second day here. It's going to be a long journey. One more day here at the clinic, and then it's decision time.

Again, today's shoot was edited slightly by cooling down the color tone using Picassa (and this time cropped a bit). Still limping along without a computer. But there are some wonderful photographic opportunities that exist within these buildings - the habitrail, the common areas, the art, scultpures, architecture of the buildings - it's truly a labyrinth in and of itself. Now to find my way back out to the world.

January 6, 2010

1/25
f/1.4
ISO: 200

I broke my laptop

My laptop has finally kicked the bucket. It's been touch and go for a few weeks now, but it just won't boot any longer. I am having to use my husband's laptop for the time being - which does not have any of my photo edit software, hence I can't use RAW, or do any quality PP. So here we are forced to SOOC, jpg.

Of the few shots I got today, I liked this one. It's a partition wall in one of the Mayo Clinic buildings. I liked the pattern and the metal. I shot at this just once, very quickly. DoF is a bit narrow, but I did like the perspective lines and the pattern. And a bit of bokeh too! So it's a design for today, as not even the world renowned Mayo Clinic could save my beloved IBM.

January 5, 2010

Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/25
Av( Aperture Value ) 1.4
ISO Speed 200

Inside the Habitrail

I'm not in Kansas anymore... or maybe I am? No, I am in Minnesota. I am visiting the Mayo Clinic for some of the best-of-the-best healthcare in the world. I am staying in a hotel at the moment, and will be visiting the clinic for the next few days. Everything in this town is connected by indoor walkways - above ground, and under ground - a virtual habitrail for people! The weather here is about 2 degrees F, but you would never know because if you are visiting the clinic, you never have to step foot outdoors! It's like the city of the future.

Inside the habitrail are restaurants and stores - like in a mall. This was the most interesting Barnes and Nobles bookstore I've ever seen! A bit tricky shooting indoors, with unusual lighting - I used a wide aperature, and should have upped my ISO. These did not come out sharp like I had hoped.